CAm Magazine December 2018 by Construction Association of Michigan

DIRECTORS

Joshua Barney JJ Barney Construction

PUBLISHER EDITOR

Kevin Koehler Diane Sawinski

Kerlin Blaise Blaze Contracting

Jeffrey Chandler ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Valenti Trobec Chandler, Inc./VTC Insurance Group

Mary Kremposky McArdle

Stephen Frantz GRAPHIC DESIGN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE

Joseph Coots

Motor City Electric Co.

Michael Green

Roy Jones Cathy Jones

John E. Green Company

Samuel Ruegsegger III The Christman Co.

DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chairman

Paul Stachowiak Integrated Design Solutions, LLC

Joseph Fontanesi

Erik Wordhouse

Fontanesi & Kann Company/ Architectural Building Components, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Thomas Broad Midwest Steel, Inc.

Vice Chairman

Jennifer Panning Artisan Tile, Inc.

Treasurer

Kevin Foucher Commercial Contracting Corp.

President

Kevin Koehler

Edwards Glass Co.

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MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK 2019

Southeastern Michigan Non-Residential Construction Review and 2019 Outlook

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2019 The Economy in 2019: Growth Poised to Continue Despite Risks

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Construction Calendar CAM Welcomes New Members Advertisers Index

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The Michigan Construction Hall of Fame Welcomed Four New Inductees This Year During a formal ceremony held at Ferris State University’s Big Rapids Campus University Center on Thursday, October 25th, four new inductees were welcomed into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame. Selection for the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame is based on nominees’ technical, managerial and leadership achievements within construction and related industries, as well as service to the profession and community. The Michigan Construction Hall of Fame is located in Ferris’ Granger Center for Construction and HCVAR on the Big Rapids campus and serves as a permanent site to recognize leaders of the Michigan construction industry and their achievements. This year’s inductees include: Joseph Aristeo, Patrick Barney, and John and Dan Huizinga.

Joseph Aristeo Joe comes from a construction trades immigrant family where he learned “You’ve got to show up on time and produce, take great pride in what you do, create quality work, and respect those you work with.” Joe graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. The lure of the construction industry proved strong and he began working on the Renaissance Center in Detroit. Upon its completion, he and his father officially formed Aristeo Construction Company, focusing on residential concrete projects. Three months into the venture, Joe’s father passed away. At age 26, he and the Aristeo team now shouldered the burden of the business. The recession taught Joe the valuable lessons about surviving on less and taking advantage of opportunities. Aristeo has become one of Michigan’s largest general contractors, ranked in the nation’s top five in the automotive segment and the top ten in the manufacturing segment. Aristeo diversified beyond concrete and steel 8 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

with a big leap into the wind turbine energy sector. Built upon a foundation of respect, Aristeo was awarded both the National and Detroit’s “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” awards. Joe’s appreciation for his education encouraged him to personally give back to the University of Michigan. Most recently, Joe has become involved in the Thompson Foundation. In addition, he leads the Board of Directors for the Public-School Academies of Detroit, serving 4,800 students. Aristeo today is a large, successful family business. Joe is looking forward to his role as Executive Advisor, after transferring ownership of Aristeo to his daughters, Michelle and Anne.

pursuing a career in the skilled trades. JJ Barney continues to be successful. Pat believes he has the drive to continue another 10-12 years as the company transitions into its fourth generation of Barneys with Pat’s two sons, Joshua and Spencer. Josh is a current Board Member of the Construction Association of Michigan.

Patrick Barney Patrick “Pat” Barney’s exposure to the construction industry began at age five running errands at JJ Barney, a civil contractor doing municipal projects and roadwork in and around metro Detroit. Pat was surrounded by people with hard work expectations – “go to work early and come home late at night.” He initially avoided joining the company, recognizing how hard the work was and concerned he might not have what it takes to succeed. However, after a few years selling construction equipment, he returned home to “try out the family business.” All of Pat’s construction training took place on the job. It taught Pat to understand how people think - what they look for and how they behave. His grandfather taught him to be a man of his word. The company culture at JJ Barney is one of family. As the company’s Owner, President, and Chief Estimator, Pat believes he can rely on his employees in the same way that he can his own family. In the early 2000, he transitioned the company into the building trades. Light commercial construction evolved into a JJ Barney specialty – nationwide construction of electrical substations for power companies, wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage. The company culture of family and giving back permeates the charities supported by both the company and Pat himself. Pat is personally involved with Abigail Ministries, Awakened Heart Ministries, and the creation of a scholarship program for students

John and Dan Huizinga John and Dan Huizinga were involved in Allied Mechanical Services (AMS) from a young age, helping their father with jobs working in the back shop. While they both appreciated the experience, it became apparent early on that the brothers had differing interests and abilities. John realized college was not going to bring him the satisfaction he felt when he worked with his hands and his head. He approached his dad and told him he wanted to become a plumber and pipefitter at AMS. His father told him, “You know I’ll never fire you, but you’ll wish I had.” Dan had an aptitude and interest in working with accounting, so his father went to the company’s accountant asked for the company’s books, and handed them to Dan, telling him, “Take a look at these books.” Dan graduated from Western Michigan University with a BBA in Accounting and became a CPA. For many years, each of the young men gained experience in their respective fields. In the 1980s, the economic recession hit hard. This and problems at AMS predicted company failure. Dan got a call from his father saying that they needed his help. Dan threw himself into successfully turning the company around and rebuilding the company’s financials. John and Dan realized that the blending of their financial and construction knowledge was a unique asset. Operationally, John would be responsible for labor and trade and Dan responsible for financials. They built upon the strength and reputation of the company, hiring employees with similar work ethics and philosophies. The two brothers expanded the business into other mechanical-related industries. They created a company culture of fairness and serving the client. New productivity equipment led to more “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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prefabrication, raising their performance to among the highest rates in the industry. John and Dan receive some of their greatest business satisfaction by giving young people an opportunity. Both John and Dan are very involved with community service. They attribute their success to faith and trust in each other; God, who carried them through hard times; and the support of their wives and their employees. Multiple sons, sons-in-law, and brothers-inlaw all work for the company, making it truly a family business. Both John and Dan are looking forward to seeing the next generation successfully take over the company and spending time with their grandchildren.

10 Projects Named Winners in First Commerce Design: Detroit Awards Ten winning projects, selected among a pool of 18 finalists and 37 total submissions, were announced at a special award ceremony this fall at the Garden Theatre in Detroit. The recognitions, accepted jointly by representatives of each projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ownership and design teams, include physical awards for each contributor, a storefront window decal for the project, and a host of promotional support aimed at driving new business for both the owners and designers. The winners were featured in a Drinks x Design Crawl on December 1st in partnership with the Detroit Experience Factory. The Design Crawl offered three different tours, each visiting four of the ten winning businesses, offering guests the chance to do some holiday shopping, while also supporting outstanding local businesses. The ten winning project selected for the 2018 Commerce Design Detroit Awards include:

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Detroit Foundation Hotel (Downtown) Submitted by owners Aparium Hotel Group and 250 Larned LLC, and Design Team McIntosh Poris Architects

House of Pure Vin (Merchant's Row) Submitted by owners Regina Gaines, Andrea Dunbar, and Terry Mullins, and Designer Christian Unverzagt of M1/DTW

FOLK Detroit (Corktown) Submitted by owners Kiki Louya and Rohani Foulkes, and Designer CL Stefani Co., with Jessica Janda Design, CH Architects, and Donut Shop

Kuzzo's (University District) Submitted by owner Ron Bartell, and Designers Joshua Smith and Jessica Janda, with Fonath Architects and Shari Gamlin

Advance Plumbing and Heating Supply Co. (Midtown) Submitted by owners Jeffrey, Joshua, and Justin Moss, and Design Team D-MET Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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CONTRACTOR MEMBERS Boston Tile & Terrazzo Company Carlo Tile & Marble Company Eldorado Tile & Marble Empire Tile & Marble Company F.D. Berardino Tile, Inc. L. Marson Tile & Marble, Inc. Marson Enterprises, Inc. Michielutti Bros, Inc. Shores Tile Company Wolverine Stone Company

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TAKOI (Corktown) Submitted by owners Philip Kafka and Chef Brad Greenhill, and Designer Ishtiaq Rafiuddin of Undecorated

The Commons (Islandview) Submitted by owners Ezekiel Harris of MACC Development, and Design Team Laavu Studio, with Ndubisi Okoye and BohoModern The winners of the awards were selected from a competitive group of 37 submissions that represented a broad range of businesses, scales and neighborhoods. The jury conducted onsite visits to each of the finalist businesses to learn more about their design process and the impact the project has had in its neighborhood. Developed more than 20 years ago in Montreal, the program is now licensed in more than a dozen cities around the world, now including Detroit. AIA Detroit, the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has supported Design Core in the management of the new program, which is presented by Bank of America, with additional support from the HudsonWebber Foundation and New Economy Initiative. “These awards are a powerful reminder of the great work that’s taking place in Detroit, across a wide range of project types and scales, and in communities well beyond greater downtown. From internationally renowned architecture firms to small, startup designers, Detroit’s design economy is a positive force lifting up businesses and communities across the city,” said Charlie Klecha, managing director, AIA Detroit. Commerce Design: Detroit is just one of more than 50 initiatives launched by Design Core and its Detroit City of Design partners as part of a larger strategy to champion inclusive growth. Through this program, Design Core and AIA Detroit are striving to develop a culture in Detroit neighborhoods that uses design to create spaces that welcome all.

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Safety Tool Kit EXPLORING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS:

Repeat Events — What Lies Beneath

By Chris Eckert PE, CMRP PREsidEnt, sologiC

any safety departments do a great job processing incident investigations. The appropriate form(s) are used, all fields are completed, clear narratives added, and professional discussions with injured employees occur to close things out. Metrics, such as open incidents and/or days to complete the investigation are tracked, and all dashboard key performance indicators (KPIs) are kept in the green. It appears that best practice safety performance is in place. No doubt that efficient processing of incident investigations is very important, but sometimes, if you dig deeper into what is being reported, questions emerge as to how effective the investigation process really is. It’s quite common that entries in the “root cause” section of the typical investigation form read: “Employee didn’t recognize the hazard,” “Employee didn’t follow procedure,” or “Employee not paying attention.” When this happens, it is also common that when reading further down in the “Corrective/Preventive Action” section, we see: “Reinforce the need to be aware of your surroundings,” or “Re-train on the procedure,” or “Stress the need to be alert at all times.” Sound familiar? These are very common corrective actions, and we continue to find them in many incident reports today. So, of course, we know these solutions must be effective...right? When you step back and apply some reflective thought, although common, solutions that start with “Re-train,” “Reinforce,” “Re-communicate” really do not change much of anything, and they certainly do not eliminate hazards. They are “auto-pilot” solutions that are common, comfortable and so prevalent that typically no one thinks to question their use, let alone their effectiveness. In cases of injuries, the follow-on discussion with the injured employee is usually short and one-sided. The injured employee’s focus is to end the meeting as quickly as possible. So, they sit there, nod their head in agreement, and don’t think too deeply about how to prevent future repeat events. Your comments often go in one ear and out the other. Granted, you will probably see short-term improvement because the memory of the incident remains fresh within the workforce. But give it a week, and you have the same employees back in the same environment working with same tools and procedures, swimming in the same pool of hazards that existed before the employee was injured. If you do nothing else, the probability of a repeat event remains high (albeit most likely with different employees). You know when you write the report that “Retrain” doesn’t seem like a solid solution, but you feel stuck because no other ideas come to mind. Plus, at some point, you need to take a stand that we cannot “idiot-proof” everything. Even though everyone is truly committed to safety improvement, you remain in the rut because it is difficult to know what else to do. If you see the above happening at your work place, consider a challenge to your team: “Re-train,” “Re-communicate,” or “Re-enforce” can only be used as solutions of last resort. Better yet, prohibit their use altogether. Why? Because these solutions are indicative of an incomplete understanding of the problem. The first step toward substantive solutions requires you to ask: “Do I really understand the details of what just happened?” “Did I dig deep enough into the causes to understand what drove the injured person to make that final choice or take the action that resulted in an injury?” Until you can answer “yes” to both questions, you should keep digging. An intermediate goal should be to understand why they thought their action/choice was going to result in a successful outcome. Many people are too quick to jump to conclusions: “Oh, they knew better!” or “They were just taking a short cut!” Maybe they were taking a short cut, but what if they weren’t? Don’t immediately jump to conclusions, because, more often than not, you will end up falling into the “Re-train” trap. Other factors and conditions are usually in place that lead people to think that they are doing their job properly and as expected. You need to understand these factors and conditions. Further, if a shortcut was taken, you should attempt to understand why it was taken. When you expose the deeper-seeded and systemic issues that drove their decision, you will better understand why the injured employee ended up in the line of fire. Just as important, you will be able to act upon that issue that would have otherwise remained in place, tempting everyone else in the workforce into making similar decisions. When the causes of an incident are understood at a deeper level, you find truly effective solutions that prevent repeat events as well as future unrelated incidents. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Effective problem solving distills down to understanding 3 basic elements:

Solutions to problems are successful because they eliminate or control causes. When causes are eliminated, the causal chain is broken, preventing the event from recurring. This is the basic science of problem solving. When people do not spend the time to understand the causes of problems, they lack the insight needed to understand the environment, systems and conditions present at the time of the injury, so they end up operating at a superficial level. This usually leaves them with little choice but to attempt fixing the person. Enter the tired, generic set of solutions from the “Re-train” family Let’s look at an every-day situation--a maintenance employee is rushing to an emergency job to repair a failed lift pump in the early winter. As he is walking from the shop to his truck, he slips on the ice, falls, and breaks his hip. Many will think: “Is a Root Cause Analysis really needed for this?” “Isn’t it obvious what happened?” Yes, it is obvious what happened. But, if we remain at this level, we can expect the usual solutions: “Employees need to be more careful” or “Always monitor your environment for changing and hazardous conditions.” When we hear these, our brains go into autopilot and we rarely think any deeper. Complete the form, check the box, and file the report. Meanwhile all the same hazards and risks remain. But, let’s look at what happens when we take a deeper dive:

And then if we continue asking “why was their ice on the sidewalk?” for example, we start to see the deeper-seeded, systemic causes that not only played a role in this incident, they will also likely cause other, future problems.

As we get deeper into the issue, we start seeing causes that are begging for solutions such as why the gutters never get cleaned or why there is no safety oversight at our facility. 12 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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Further, the reason the job was an emergency in the first place (because the lift pump failed and the back-up wouldn’t start) is because the equipment and facilities had not been properly designed or maintained to begin with:

The bottom line: If you do not dig into the details (i.e: causes), it is difficult to identify and deploy effective solutions. When you do dig into the details, many solution opportunities present themselves--solutions that eliminate hazards, and solutions that prevent people from getting in the line of fire altogether. Once you start exposing the deeper causes of the incident, the tired, old, standby solutions such as “Retain” or “Recommunicate” will not feel as comfortable. Take a shot at digging deeper into the causes on the next incident you encounter. The additional time it may take could well prove to be the best investment you have made in a while in moving your recordable KPI in the right direction! About the Author: Chris Eckert – President, Sologic, LLC Chris has served as President of Sologic, LLC since 2011. He was President of the predecessor company, Apollo Associated Services, LLC from 2002 to 2011. He is responsible for managing the operations of Sologic, LLC and Artemis Investigations, which deliver root cause analysis training/software and incident investigation solutions. Chris has significant experience in establishing root cause analysis (RCA) programs in a wide variety of industries and has facilitated hundreds of investigations ranging from minor injury to catastrophic failure. Over the past 30 years, Chris has had numerous papers published and has delivered many presentations at international industry/trade association conferences on the topics of incident investigation and root cause analysis. He has been a certified RCA instructor since 1999 Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Milestone Anniversaries The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) is proud to honor its member companies that are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2018 and 2019. We are recognizing all companies celebrating anniversaries ending in “5” or “0” in either of these two years. In addition, companies that have achieved 50 years or more have provided us with descriptive paragraphs and images to be featured in these pages. CAM offers its heartfelt congratulations to everyone, and wishes for continued success.

5th Anniversary

25th Anniversary

Division 8 Solutions, Inc.

Ace Cutting

5th Anniversary in 2018

25th Anniversary in 2018

Containers4Sale, LLC

ACS, Inc.

5th Anniversary in 2019

25th Anniversary in 2019

Eagle Specialties, LLC

American Fireplace & Barbeque Dist.

5th Anniversary in 2019

25th Anniversary in 2019

10th Anniversary

Davenport Masonry, Inc.

Braun Construction Group 10th Anniversary in 2018

jacapps 10th Anniversary in 2018

Metro Consulting Services

25th Anniversary in 2018

G2 Consulting 25th Anniversary in 2019

VisiCom Services Inc. 25th Anniversary in 2019

10th Anniversary in 2019

30th Anniversary

15th Anniversary

Architectural Building Components

Anderson Morris Construction 15th Anniversary in 2019

Building Accessories Corp.

30th Anniversary in 2019

GenPower Products 30th Anniversary in 2019

15th Anniversary in 2018

35th Anniversary

20th Anniversary

Ritz Safety

CG Financial Services 20th Anniversary in 2019

Ideal Contracting

35th Anniversary in 2019

Western Mechanical Contractors Inc. 35th Anniversary in 2018

20th Anniversary in 2018

40th Anniversary

Integrated Design Solutions

Hexagon General Contractors, Inc.

20th Anniversary in 2019

40th Anniversary in 2019

McDowell & Associates 40th Anniversary in 2018

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Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. 50th Anniversary in 2018 From a small, one-engineer civil engineering consulting firm started by Warren “Andy” Anderson, PE, way back in 1968, Anderson and Associates, to the current Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW), with 115 employees, the ensuing 50 years have been devoted to “Engineering Strong Communities.” The company is proud to presently serve 29 municipalities and a number of private clients from its offices in Shelby Township, Roseville and Livonia. Anderson was employed by the Macomb County Road Commission prior to starting his own firm, and he was joined in 1970 by George Eckstein, PE, and in 1972 by Bill Westrick, PE, both also former Road Commission employees. As the firm’s client base grew, so did its staff and the services that were provided: municipal engineering, architecture, structural engineering, surveying, land development, construction administration, traffic engineering, water resources and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were all added to the company’s portfolio of expertise. AEW is proud of its heritage and its team of employees, and is poised to move forward in serving its communities, businesses and families who live and work in southeastern Michigan with quality services, integrity and professionalism. “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

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Industrial Fence & Landscaping Inc. 50th Anniversary in 2019 Industrial Fence is proud to announce we are celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2019. From humble beginnings, we have grown to be the largest woman-owned, Detroit-based, union fence company in the state of Michigan. We are certified with MDOT, Wayne County, the City of Detroit, WBENC and the Wayne County Airport Authority. We wish to thank our long list of loyal customers for the many years of continued service and support. Industrial Fence has been the contractor of choice for every major general contractor, builder and developer in Southeast Michigan. Projects include work for the Marathon Refinery, AK Steel Dearborn, Detroit Public Schools, Grosse Pointe Public Schools and many other school districts and municipalities. We work with the big three automakers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Lions. In fact, we recently completed a multi-million dollar fence contract at the new Little Caesars Arena, providing perimeter security fence and anti-ram barrier gates and bollards. We look forward to continued growth and many more partnerships with general contractors, private businesses and the public sector.

leadership in the practice of law, and successful business practices. The company brings a long history of experience, service, and leadership in the construction industry. The Kitch firm, on behalf of developers, owners, contractors and designers, has been involved in planning, implementation and finalization of construction projects. From analyzing project delivery methods and developing contract documents, to assessing risk allocation and, if necessary, implementing dispute avoidance or resolution, Kitch has experience, depth and knowledge in the industry. 00Most recently, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) presented the Kitch firm with the award of Service Provider of the Year for its commitment to the industry, and also awarded its President’s Award to John Sier and its Emerging Professional Award to Yasir Muhammad, two of Kitch’s leaders in construction services. Striving to assist its clients in all areas of need, the firm also covers such diverse related areas as government regulation, immigration, estate planning, business formation and

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operation, commercial real estate, and employment law. Kitch works in partnership with its clients to provide them with a competitive edge in striving to achieve their goals.

McNish Group, Inc. 50th Anniversary in 2018 McNish Group, Inc., a full-service independent insurance agency, is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. In September of 1968, the agency (then named The Dennehy Agency) was founded by William McNish, on a unique proposition. He believed that an insurance and bonding agency would find more customers if it focused on solutions, rather than sales. His intuition was correct, and one by one, individuals, families and businesses were drawn to the agency that worked hard to find the right answer. To continue to meet customer’s needs, in

Kitch Attorneys and Counselors 50th Anniversary in 2019 The Kitch firm was founded in 1969. Since its founding as a two-person office, the firm has grown to over 100 attorneys and six offices in the Great Lakes region as it enters its 50th anniversary year. The Kitch firm has experienced all of its growth to date through its focus on strong client partnerships, Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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1986, McNish Group added health insurance and financial management services, and in 1988, opened an agency in Traverse City. Additionally, to help those companies and families whose insurance and bonding extended across America, the agency became licensed in all 50 states. In 2000, the McNish Group moved to its current location in Royal Oak. For all its growth, the McNish Group remains a family-owned and managed business. It shows in the leadership of the McNish Family, the teamwork displayed by its employees, and the extra measure of consideration extended to every customer. The McNish team is evolving with the times, yet always stays focused on its customers. Most importantly, they love what they do and look forward to serving the community for another 50 years. McNish Group would like to thank their employees and customers for their loyalty through the years.

prominent role in our city’s revitalization. We thrive on the diversity of our experience, which inspires innovative solutions for new and complex challenges. Best said by the late Ken Neumann, FAIA, “Our work has strength of purpose and great integrity in its living up to building buildings … all of these buildings enhance the communities in which they are located, in some cases creating the whole community itself.” Looking to the next 50 years, Neumann/Smith will continue to “up” the standards of design excellence through the development of talented staff and clientfocused service it has become known for.

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Homrich 55th Anniversary in 2019

Neumann/Smith Architecture 50th Anniversary in 2018 Neumann/Smith Architecture is proudly celebrating 50 years of design excellence. Since its beginning, our firm has undergone numerous changes to get where it is today and like all great companies, we must look back at where we have come from to know where we are headed. The firm’s design excellence comes from our people. Since 1968, Neumann/Smith has maintained focus on consistently upping the standard for architecture through developing leaders in planning, design, project management and client-focused professional services. This commitment has made Neumann/Smith one of Michigan’s largest and most distinguished design firms, honored by hundreds of awards from the architectural community and numerous features in the international press. Most recently, the depth of our client relationships and growth of our business model inspired the opening of our Detroit Design Studio and the formation of Hannah-Neumann/Smith, LLC (a Detroit-based, woman-owned, Minority Business Enterprise), allowing us to better serve clients and play a 16 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

Established in 1964, Homrich has earned the respect as an innovative leader and is recognized as one of the premier demolition and environmental contractors in the industry. Throughout the past 55 years, Homrich has built its valued reputation on its ability to perform safe, high-quality services with professional ontime results. Safely and successfully performing and completing projects such as high-rise hotels, historical buildings, schools, industrial facilities, power plants, large commercial demolition projects, water disconnects, environmental clean-up, as well as sludge hauling accurately represents Homrich’s ability to perform as a single-source contractor from start to finish. Homrich has maintained a strong presence in the City of Detroit from its inception in 1964 as well as all regions located throughout the United States. Homrich continues to procure work and maintain positive communications and working relationships with city offices, agencies and personnel. Homrich, a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2019. The company is proud to acknowledge that the third generation of the Homrich family has been operating within the business for 25 years and will be pursuing an active role in preserving the integrity and sustainability of the family business for years to come.

Jeffers Crane Service, Inc. 55th Anniversary in 2019 Jeffers Crane Service, Inc., a member of the ALL Family of Companies, is proud to celebrate its 55th year in business. With three generations of excellence, Jeffers has the experience to handle any job. Whatever the challenge—time, budget, weather, workspace—Jeffers has faced it and conquered every one. Jeffers’ customers benefit from critical support and a nationwide fleet of cranes stationed at ALL Family yards strategically located across the country. The ALL Family of Companies, one of the largest privately owned crane and equipment rental enterprises in North America, continually invests to offer the most technologically advanced fleet possible. The company also invests in employee training, exceeding any industry standard. Jeffers delivers more than cranes to your jobsite, they deliver leaders and solutions. Jeffers takes great pride in its people— operators, oilers, service technicians, and safety professionals—each leaving a lasting impression of the company’s excellence. Put their experience to work for you on your next job.

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Ferndale Electric Company 60th Anniversary in 2019 Ferndale Electric Company, Inc. celebrates its 60th anniversary in the specialized electrical contracting industry. Our depth and breadth of expertise, superior project management and exceptional process control has established us among the most respected electrical contractors in the country. We embrace the complex demands of markets, such as healthcare, manufacturing, homeland security, transportation, renewable energy, government and infrastructure. Our philosophy has always been to deliver exceptional service measured through repeat business and strong relationships. We partner

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with customers to conceptualize and create effective, efficient and cutting-edge solutions, and have an unparalleled record of safety and on-time/on-budget completion. We also have substantial financial strength, along with strong bonding capabilities, which enables us to invest and expand into new markets. Ferndale Electric is recognized as a leader in our industry and community. We participate on industry boards and committees, helping to shape the future of electrical contracting in our region and across the country. We also believe in supporting the community in which we live and work through local charities, events and sustainable environmental practices. An example is the Wildlife Habitat Counsel (WHC) Silver Certification earned for a pollinator garden at our headquarters - this demonstrates our commitment to minimizing our environmental footprint and enriching our employees’ work experience. We are ready for the future with an experienced management team, with an average of more than 25 years each with the company, which will enable us to focus on longheld, well-proven values that have powered our success over the last 60 years.

The family-owned company is now directed by Bob Michielutti, Jr., John Michielutti, and Anne Michielutti-Bouret. MBI prides itself on excellent workmanship and has always embraced new technology while preserving Old World craftsmanship to better serve its clients. Bob Michielutti Jr. states, “It is our honor to serve the terrazzo and tile needs of our clients, and we are humbled by this milestone anniversary. Being honest, professional, and producing terrazzo and tile surfaces that are the very best in craftmanship has always been a hallmark of Michielutti Bros. Inc.”

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the R.M. Hunter Company. Founded in 1959 by Company began from the idea that quality product lines needed to be promoted within the architectural and engineering industries. This would later earn them a remarkable reputation as a leading manufacturers’ representative company in the Midwest Region. James (Jim) Hunter has been in the business for more than 39 years and assumed the position of President in 1990. The R. M. Hunter Company is recognized for their knowledge and expertise in the respective product lines they represent and provide architectural and engineering consultations. Current product lines include Concrete and Masonry Repair Materials, Expansion Joints, Waterproofing and Green Roof Components, Precision and Injection Grouts, and Spray-On Insulation. The R. M. Hunter Company is a member of these reputable organizations: Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), Manufacturers Agents National Association (MANA), Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids and Ohio, Masonry Institute of Michigan, and Building Envelope Council (BEC).

Michielutti Bros., Inc. 60th Anniversary in 2019 Michielutti Bros., Inc. (MBI) is proud to celebrate 60 years of providing top-quality terrazzo, ceramic tile, and stone projects throughout southeast Michigan. Incorporated in 1959 by Robert Michielutti, Sr., Michielutti Bros. has grown into a thriving terrazzo and tile contractor and continues to serve its clients with successful commercial projects of all size and nature. The roots of the company reach back to Bob Sr.’s father, Angelo, who came over from Italy in the 1920s and started Wayne Tile Company in Detroit. Angelo left his boyhood home in Northeastern Italy (Friuli) at the age of 12 to work with fellow terrazzo craftworkers and was promoted to Lead Terrazzo mechanic by age 16. His early projects took him to Austria, Germany and France when terrazzo flooring was ground by hand with no electric machines or diamonds. Angelo passed along his craft to Bob Sr., who developed the company with his knowledge of the trade and strong business acumen. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Grunwell-Cashero Co. 65th Anniversary in 2018

Since 1953, Grunwell-Cashero has been restoring, preserving and maintaining some of the most prestigious buildings in the Midwest. Grunwell-Cashero is a familyowned and operated business built on three generations of strong leadership and experienced craftworkers. Fidell Cashero laid a foundation for Grunwell-Cashero more than 65 years ago. President of the company, Scott Cashero, built on the foundation and passed the legacy on to his daughter Jelane Raycraft. Jelane Raycraft is committed to maintaining the family legacy and is applying modern methods and practices to the tradition of excellence set before her. Since its inception, Grunwell-Cashero has been a Detroit-headquartered business. Offices in Cleveland and Toledo allow geographic flexibility to service clients throughout the Midwest. Each project, large or small, is approached with the attention to detail it deserves. Grunwell-Cashero aims to address the underlying cause of failure properly, safely, and in the most costeffective manner. Grunwell-Cashero has maintained focus to preserve masonry along with all related building materials. The company is a leader in developing modern techniques, methods and materials. Specially trained field crews ensure high-quality work on every project. Workers follow the Secretary of Interior Standards for restoration and use only proper restoration practices. All building envelope issues can be addressed, from leaks to structural repairs. The company also has specialty concrete and carpentry divisions. Grunwell-Cashero is proudly celebrating being “65 Years Strong” as they continue their commitment to serving the needs of their clients as they restore, preserve and maintain buildings for generations to come. 18 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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Engineers | Surveyors Spalding DeDecker & Associates 65th Anniversary in 2019 In September 1954, Spalding DeDecker & Associates (SD&A) was born in a small, storefront office on Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, Michigan. SD&A’s founders, Vernon Spalding and Frank DeDecker, began a partnership with a simple verbal agreement, a handshake, and an oath to focus on quality in workmanship and integrity in client service. That oath has been the company’s mission through more than six decades of ups and downs. In the 1970s, Vern and Frank created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and with the retirement of Frank DeDecker in 1994, the firm was converted to a 100% employee-owned business, giving each team member a vested interest in the success of the company and ultimately, their clients. Today, Spalding DeDecker is an employeeowned consulting engineering and surveying firm specializing in infrastructure, land development, and surveying. With offices in Detroit, Livonia, Novi, and Rochester Hills, Spalding DeDecker offers a diverse set of skills to clients who seek solutions to construct and maintain their infrastructure and assets. Licensed in 39 states, the firm offers municipal engineering, construction engineering, transportation engineering, land development engineering, pavement management, roof and building envelope assessment, and land surveying services across the United States.

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County area and represent virtually all aspects of the industry – general contractors/construction managers, trade contractors, suppliers and service providers. Throughout the past 70 years, WCA’s mission has been to improve the construction industry in Washtenaw County and to increase the success of WCA member firms by providing leadership in the areas of business development, workforce development, labor relations, communication and education. One of its most important efforts, which benefits the entire construction industry throughout Michigan, is the JUST BUILD IT! Construction Career Expo that the WCA has organized for the past 21 years. The Expo is the longest-running and most comprehensive construction career exploration program in Michigan. It provides students in grades 8-12 and their counselors and teachers with handson activities with the skilled trade apprenticeship programs; demonstrations by industry professionals such as architects and engineers; and exhibits by construction firms, educational institutions and industry organizations. This year, 2,000 students from 50 schools in eight counties will participate in the JUST BUILD IT! Construction Career Expo.

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Broner Glove and Safety 85th Anniversary in 2018 Since 1933, Broner Glove and Safety has been proving their commitment to customers by making a difference in their safety programs. It was 85 years ago that Harry Broner began a supply stand in Highland Park selling protective gloves and aprons to workers in front of the historic Ford plant. From a storefront on Manchester, then Linwood, to a distribution center in Ferndale, next Troy and now Auburn Hills, each successor has continually grown the business through that same commitment. Now in its fourth generation, Bob Broner and Stephanie Miller lead the team of safety specialists and dedicated support personnel that are equally committed to providing value to their customers. The team of 33 employees

has over 500 years of combined experience! Continual training is key with team members investing over 40 hours annually learning workplace hazards, regulations, and product solutions. “We rely on each member to bring the best to the team and our customers. Everyone is cross-trained in multiple skills so we can all help where needed,” says Bob. “We are ready to help serve the customer with specific plant surveys, safety training, inventory management and business process savings.” The Broner difference includes its commitment to Safetynetwork.me, a nationwide network of safety distributors and manufacturers who serve customers by sharing best practices, exclusive educational courses and a true commitment to safety. Broner has been ISO 9001:2015 registered since 1999, and its distribution facility incorporates RF technology for the best in accuracy, production and efficiency.

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Turner Brooks 85th Anniversary in 2018 Turner Brooks, Inc. was founded in 1933 by Herb Turner and C.R. Brooks in Detroit and has since grown from a residential flooring company into one of the largest commercial interior contractors in southeastern Michigan, with a long-standing reputation for dependability and craftsmanship within the ceilings, drywall, carpentry, flooring and exterior finishes divisions. From the beginning, Turner Brooks has been built on a foundation of quality and integrity as they have formed strong relationships within the community. Over the last 25 years, the company has been led by Robert Halik, President of Turner Brooks. Within this time, Robert has continued to build upon Turner Brooks’ reputation and expanded its industry recognition. The company’s success has been a direct reflection of the passion and

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knowledge of its employees. With over 300 years of combined industry experience, Turner Brooks’ employees are the company’s greatest assets and key to continued growth. In addition to the company’s vast expertise, Turner Brooks prides itself in the quality and craftsmanship that it delivers to every project. To celebrate 85 years of success, Turner Brooks launched a brandnew website to highlight their breath of experience and showcase the high-quality work they have performed on some of the most complex and high-profile projects in Michigan. As Turner Brooks looks towards the future, the company is excited about new opportunities to continue to strengthen the community and grow with future generations.

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As Barton Malow looks toward nearly a century of existence, the company’s goals are to revolutionize the industry as a whole. Beginning in 2016, the company committed to doubling its efficiency by 2024. By optimizing performance, finding adjacent opportunities and pursuing true business transformation, Barton Malow is well on its way to completing this intrepid initiative. Barton Malow, which ranks as one of the top construction firms in the United States and continues to lead awardwinning projects, provides construction services through a variety of delivery methods with focused capabilities to increase safety, quality and productivity through its self-perform trades and technology applications. Market niches include education, energy, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, and sports/special event facilities.

Barton Malow Co. 95th Anniversary in 2019

Since its founding in 1924 as the C.O. Barton Company by Carl Barton, Barton Malow has delivered on its core purpose: “Building with the American Spirit – People, Projects and Communities.” The Michigan-headquartered company has 14 offices and employs approximately 2,000 personnel, including 700+ skilled tradespeople. “Over the past 95 years, we’ve built an innovation-focused company buoyed by a resilient foundation and strengthened by pillars of integrity, empowerment and safety. We treat each employee, community and business partner with respect, and it’s been the reason why Barton Malow has maintained success,” says Ryan Maibach, President and CEO of Barton Malow. This commitment goes further. The Barton Malow Foundation was established in 1954 and donates an average of five percent of its pre-tax earnings each year to charitable organizations across the country. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Fendt Builder’s Supply, Inc. 95th Anniversary in 2019 Fendt Builder’s Supply was founded in 1924 and is proud to be celebrating its 95th birthday during 2019. Founder Leo Fendt began the company mining sand and gravel on Gill Road in Farmington at the same site as today’s company headquarters. What began as the gravel operation evolved into a concrete block manufacturing facility, and although just narrowly surviving the Great Depression, the company began to thrive during the post-World War II construction boom. Concrete blocks were the norm for residential basement construction, and concrete blocks were a staple for both exterior and interior wall construction. Fendt’s product line expanded to include redi-mixed concrete, which was spun off in the late 1950s becoming Fendt Transit Mix. A second concrete block plant was purchased in Ann Arbor in 1973, and in 1984 was converted to the manufacturing of concrete paving stones, at the time a relatively new product to the American landscape scene. The Keystone line of concrete block segmental wall systems was added to the Fendt lineup in 1987. A CAM member since the 1970s, Fendt is now known as a leader for quality and service in all three of these product areas. Today, both the Farmington block plant and the Ann Arbor paving stone plant serve hundreds of contractors in both the masonry and hardscaping fields. As the fourth generation of the Fendt family is integrating into the daily operation of the business, Fendt continues to look to the future, and eagerly looks forward to celebrating its centennial in 2024.

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foster strong relationships in the Detroit community. Considering its humble beginnings, Capp never anticipated the company achieving almost a century of success. Capp’s arduous undertaking in the early years paid off. Today, Wolverine’s craftsmanship is featured in some of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Guardian, Penobscot and Fisher Buildings, among many more throughout the region. Ben Capp, Jr. succeeded his father as president in 1969. With his brother Stanley, he expanded the company’s capacity to secure larger-scale commercial projects. Notable projects include Chrysler World Headquarters, State of Illinois Center, Southfield Town Center Towers, and Renaissance Center. Ron Capp became president and CEO in 1992 and has overseen numerous complex and impressive projects, such as The University of Michigan Law Library, David Stott Building, MGM Grand Casino & Hotel, Somerset Collection, DTE Energy Headquarters, Shinola Hotel, One Woodward, Detroit Foundation Hotel, Aloft at the David Whitney, Ally Detroit Center, Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara Terminal and Westin Hotel. Recently, Ron's three sons Alex, Mitchell, and Tyler joined the company, representing the fourth generation of Capp family leadership. In addition, Project Manager Matthew Bontomasi was promoted to vice president of operations. Bontomasi has been with Wolverine 15 years.

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Alberici Constructors, Inc. 100th Anniversary in 2018

Wolverine Stone Co. 95th Anniversary in 2018 Wolverine Stone is celebrating 95 years and four generations as a family-owned-and-operated stone and tile installation and fabrication company serving commercial and residential clients nationwide. Wolverine Stone opened in Detroit in 1923. From the 1920s to the 1960s, Benny Capp worked diligently to build a successful team and Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

Alberici Constructors, Inc. is marking its 100th anniversary, celebrating the people, projects, and milestones that helped to build the company while planning for future success. The company was founded in St. Louis, Missouri, by an Italian immigrant in 1918 performing mainly building projects in the area. As the company grew, they expanded to new industries and new geographic areas. Alberici began working in the automotive market in the 1950s and opened an office in the Detroit area in the 1980s. Thanks to sound strategy and consistent growth, today the CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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100th Anniversary in 2018 In 1918, Frank M. Rewold joined his father (Henry) at Meadow Brook Farms harvesting crops and building fences for John and Matilda Dodge. John Francis Dodge died in 1920. In 1926, Frank Rewold became the personal contractor for the now remarried Matilda Dodge Wilson. From the beginning, Frank Rewold’s

carpentry, relationship skills, and attention to detail transcended time. Decades passed as Frank Rewold taught his young apprentice and son, Roy Rewold, the tools of the trade. Years later, Roy would do the same for his son, Frank. As CEO and President, Frank led his grandfather’s company to where it stands today. The company’s foundation is built on ageless attitudes like pride in its people, quality work, and commitment to its clients. In its fourth generation and a century later, Frank Rewold and Son Inc. (FRS) has witnessed the Meadow Brook Farms 1,400-acre estate evolve. The company still regularly performs construction services for Oakland University and other surrounding colleges, communities, businesses, and organizations. Don’t let the name fool you. Certainly, FRS never aspired to be the largest general contractor, only the best. Its projects express the company’s own candidness and character; these qualities are what make up Rewold. Each year, numerous institutions, churches, businesses, and municipalities choose Rewold. FRS is a Michigan-only based construction manager with large-scale building capabilities that are delivered with a personal touch. Rewold has not forgotten its heritage when business was done on a handshake. Sons Jason and Sean will lead FRS into the next century. The goals remain the same - to build relationships, trust, and quality that span generations.

RAM Construction Services 100th Anniversary in 2018 It is with immense pride that we celebrate 100 years strong at RAM Construction Services in 2018. As our industry has evolved, we’re proud to say our team has stayed relevant. Our willingness to adapt has streamlined our communication, our specialties, and our business approach. From high-rise buildings to hospitals, parking structures to major highways, RAM Construction Services has always led the industry in historic restoration and concrete knowledge. Headquartered in Livonia, RAM Construction Services continues to operate today as a familyowned company. Our leadership team combines experience, respect, and a common goal of executing projects efficiently for the clients we serve. We encourage our teams to take action and work collectively to complete 24 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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every job to our standards of high-quality craftsmanship. To commemorate 100 years, RAM’s five offices each hosted a gathering for the company’s workforce, employees and their families. A great location, good food, and gathering friends made for a fun day where everyone was able to relax and reflect. Whether you are a facilities manager, building owner, property manager, architect service, or general contractor, our skills in restoration, new construction, waterproofing, concrete, and DOT work will help bring your project to fruition, safely, on time, and on budget. RAM is now five-offices strong to serve your growing business in Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see what we’re up to, or visit our website to learn more about what we can do for you.

Serenus Johnson Construction 100th Anniversary in 2019 Serenus Johnson Construction is a Bay Citybased, hometown contractor that has proudly upheld its founder’s belief in honesty, hard work and quality for 100 years. The company’s commercial clients are broad and include historical restoration, healthcare, industrial, religious, educational, retail, business and executive offices and manufacturing. Serenus Johnson was recently awarded with the Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design (LEED Silver) and the Tax Credit Award in 2017. Working with each customer as an individual, with the understanding that our future success is built on a lasting relationship, the company has built a reputation of superior workmanship and open communication with their customers. When situations arise, Serenus Johnson’s staff is quick to respond and has the expertise to find a solution that is fair, cost-effective and maintains the project schedule. Serenus Johnson employs carpenters and laborers for concrete, carpentry and miscellaneous demolition, and subcontracts the remaining areas of work to ensure projects are complete. Its craftspeople are among the best in the area, and its reputation for integrity and fairness extends to the subcontractors. One of Serenus Johnson’s highest priorities is its longstanding relationships with its subcontractors, Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

suppliers and tradespeople. With a century of experience, Serenus Johnson has implemented procedures that provide consistency on every project and deliver the quality expected, on schedule and at the agreed cost. Its vision is to carry these characteristics into the next century.

Triangle Associates 100th Anniversary in 2018 Grand Rapids-based Triangle Associates is proud to be celebrating 100 years as an awardwinning and industry-leading construction management, general contracting and design/build company. Originally founded in 1918 under George Datema and Sons, the company operated as an exclusively residential developer before branching off into the commercial market in the mid-1920s. Through four generations of family leadership, the company continues to steadfastly adhere to its mission – build exceptional facilities, great people and strong communities. Triangle’s diverse staff specializes in a wide range of market segments, including education, commercial, retail, healthcare, senior living, multi-unit housing, civic/government, industrial and infrastructure, and is committed to all aspects of sustainable building. Our team has operated in multiple states throughout the country. With more than 75 percent of our work coming from repeat clients, we place great value on the relationships our people have developed over the years. Triangle continues to be a construction leader in building and restoring vibrant character to the Grand Rapids’ landscape. In recognition of its 100th anniversary, Triangle is hosting “100 Days of Giving,” where the company is giving 100 days (800 hours) of total paid leave to its employees to volunteer at various organizations in West Michigan. The employees lead this effort by suggesting organizations to partner with, and then working with each organization to create volunteer opportunities. Through these efforts, an improvement in collaboration has been seen among teams working together while having a measurable impact on the community.

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Victaulic 100th Anniversary in 2019 The story behind Victaulic’s current standing as a global market leader is rich with historical significance and important technological advancements. Throughout its innovative history, the company’s enthusiasm for crafting unconventional solutions has allowed it to forge new paths as it continues to tackle the industry’s most unique construction challenges and demanding operating conditions. Since 1919, when the first patent was filed, Victaulic customers have always been able to stand on the company’s commitment to quality and excellence. A century later, it’s difficult to imagine a world without Victaulic. From the world’s tallest building to the deepest mine, the company has evolved through a fierce determination to meet and surpass customer needs in the fields of building services, clean water and wastewater, fire protection, industrial construction, maritime, mining, oil, gas and chemical, and power generation.

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110th Anniversary Around the world, Victaulic systems have dramatically reduced installation time, provided significant savings in total installed cost, and offered complete solutions to challenging projects. Advanced project planning services such as BIM coordination, drawing and software solutions help engineers and contractors fabricate faster and more efficiently. Driven by a spirit of innovation of continuous innovation, Victaulic’s portfolio of 100,000+ products and patented technologies promote freedom of design, as well as simplified inspection and maintenance for the life of any system. The exciting technologies Victaulic develops in the coming years will continue to change the game in industries and applications around the world.

George W. Auch Company 110th Anniversary in 2018 George W. Auch Company, doing business as AUCH Construction, celebrated its 110th anniversary by moving into a new headquarters. The new LEED silver-certified (projected) office is at the corner of Woodward Avenue and University Drive, the east gateway to downtown Pontiac. AUCH, founded in Detroit in 1908 by schoolteacher-turned-builder, George W. Auch, was sustained by three generations of the Auch family and several other leaders throughout war, economic fluctuations, and a relocation to Pontiac in the 1980s. Today AUCH’s culture remains very family-like; having won Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces award five years straight. It is one of the top construction management firms in southeast Michigan as recognized by publications such as Crain’s Detroit, DBusiness, and ENR. AUCH serves a multitude of clients in markets such as educational, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and religious. Its commitment to safety has led to numerous safety awards including two national awards in the last five years. With over 95% client retention rate, AUCH stays true to George Auch’s century-old method of customer service, focusing on each client and their project. “We’re always focused on how we can serve our clients better. At 110 years old, we know where the true value lies, a strong and sustainable company will continue to provide opportunity and advancement for over 100 employees,” says company President Vince DeLeonardis. The new headquarters, with its open floor plan and abundance of natural light, enriches employee communication, collaboration, and use of state-of-the-art construction technology systems to greater enhance customer service.

John E. Green Co. 110th Anniversary in 2019 A message from Michael J. Green, President of John E. Green Company

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company in 1909. JEG began as a small residential plumbing company in the “northern” suburb of Detroit (Highland Park) with a couple of dollars, a company horse (Old Dan) and a commitment to customer service. Today, the John E. Green Company has grown to over 600 employees located throughout our Michigan offices in Highland Park, Southfield, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Saginaw and Petoskey – as well as in Nashville, TN. Our business is still headquartered in Highland Park. Company revenues are annually over $200 million, and we are now in our fourth generation of management. I’ve been JEG President since 2012, and - along with our officers: Pete Green (Chairman), John Green (Secretary), Ben Green (Director of Business Development), John Stelter (CFO), Rob Martin (COO), Todd Pugh (VP) and Gary Fisk (VP) – it has been an honor and privilege to lead such a great team. JEG is still 100% family owned. JEG is a well-rounded mechanical and fire suppression contractor, specializing in: • Piping • Plumbing • Fire suppression • Design build • Fabrication • HVAC • Service John E. Green Company adheres to its Core Values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Service on a day-to-day basis. Thank you to our many customers, labor partners and team members that have helped make JEG successful over the last 110 years.

services, including construction management, general contracting, program management, design/build, real estate development, facilities analysis and planning, and self-perform skilled trades. The company specializes in education, healthcare, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, corporate office, industrial and power, and other commercial construction markets. The company’s services are national in scope, with full-service offices in Lansing, Detroit and Grand Rapids as well as throughout the Southeast, Southwest, and mid-Atlantic U.S. Currently ranked #110 in the Engineering News-Record ENR 400 list of top contractors nationally, Christman has annual revenues approaching $1 billion, with $3 billion in construction currently underway. The 430 construction professionals at Christman are excited about celebrating the company’s “quasquicenttennial” in 2019, and are looking forward to sharing historical milestones throughout the coming year with their many partners.

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Partlan-Labadie Sheet Metal Co. 130th Anniversary in 2019 Partlan-Labadie Sheet Metal has been providing quality craftmanship and services for its customers since its modest beginnings as J.W. Partlan Mechanical in June of 1889. The company is a fullservice Sheet Metal Contractor providing shop fabrication and on-site installation to the Automotive, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Health Care and Utility sectors. Partlan-Labadie has the ability to fabricate and install various facets of the sheet metal industry. Our integrated estimating, detailing, BIM Modeling, and fabrication technology allows us to provide a quality and competitive product to our many customers. Our “Just-In-Time” delivery approach complements our efficiency and productivity for field installations. For the past 130 years, we have continued to hold our integrity to the highest standards within the Sheet Metal Industry. Our policy at Partlan-Labadie is to achieve and maintain a high standard of quality in all aspects of operations, and to exceed the satisfaction and expectations of our customers in respect to all services offered.

125th Anniversary The Christman Company 125th Anniversary in 2019 Founded in South Bend, Indiana, in 1894, The Christman Company traces its roots to a 27-yearold German immigrant with little more than a team of draft horses and a dream of being an independent American businessman offering “teamster and excavating services.” H.G. Christman’s values were basic, including honesty and integrity, and willingness to work hard, learn on the job and feel pride in delivering the best quality possible. Today’s Christman team members continue striving to live those values daily, with an emphasis on teamwork, innovation, adding value to the bottom line of each project, and being a great place to work. Fully employee- and management-owned, the company offers a full complement of building Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Southeastern Michigan Non-Residential Construction Review and 2019 Outlook By Don Wilson, Consulting Economist he State of Michigan is essentially composed of two regions, the southeastern area of the Lower Peninsula and the much larger, outstate region that comprises the balance of the Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula. Construction (of all types) in the southeastern region of the state comprised over half of Michigan’s entire construction industry. According to the Construction Association of Michigan, a large majority (over 75%) of their membership specializes in non-residential building work and is headquartered in the southeast. Publicly available non-residential construction put in place data is limited to the publication of the monthly annual rate of the national dollar value of privately financed construction by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Bureau also publishes the annual value of privately financed work within each state, the annual value of privately financed work done within its nine regions by type of project and its four geographic divisions. Engineering News Record publishes the monthly and national value of all privately and publicly financed types of construction starts as well as the annual value of all types of construction in select MSA areas in quarterly Midwestern regional editions. Annual square footage of non-residential building construction in the southeast region during 2008 to 2017 is shown in Chart # 1. The data is drawn from a survey of the municipal building engineering and inspection departments of the political entities within the southeast by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). Chart #1 features construction currently underway as of the first of the year, construction started during the year and construction completed or put in place during the year. The following next paragraphs present the facts regarding the major market segments, office, retail and industrial, and minor market segments, including healthcare, skilled nursing/assisted living facilities, institutional, hotel/motel and entertainment and recreational.

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OFFICE MARKET Chart #2 presents an index of the 2008-2017 square footage put in place and underway on 1-1 in the office market compared with the employment two years earlier in the industries that typically inhabit office buildings. Employment is delayed from two years earlier to illustrate the importance of office employment and its prospects as an indicator of the time lag encountered in the planning, design, and financing required to construct an office building or alter it and inhabit it. Office facilities require varying amounts of time to renovate, redevelop, and construct an addition or completely erect a new building. Office building construction fell in 2009-2010 due to several factors, rose slightly in 2011, declined in 2012 and grew year to year in 2013 to 2015 and then fell again in 2016 and 2017. One factor affecting change in recent years was the 2008-2009 recession. Another was the change in location of some employment from the suburbs to other suburbs and to midtown and downtown in the City of Detroit and the reverse of that. A third factor was employer allocation of less space per employee, and a fourth was increased use of technology requiring less on-site storage space and more flexible work schedules or working from home. At the close of second quarter 2017, the vacancy rate in the region’s office sector was about 9%. 28 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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• LIFE & HEALTH RETAIL MARKET An index of the floor space (in square feet) completed and underway in retail construction is summarized in Chart #3, with an index of retail trade sales. Construction activity in retailing, after peaking in 2007, fell each year from 2008 through 2011, increased in 2012 through 2014, declined again in 2015, grew again in 2016, and receded in 2017. The index of retail sales, reflecting sales two years earlier and in constant dollars, last peaked in 2008 (2006 volume), fell in 2009 (2007 volume), rose in 2010 (2008 volume), fell slightly in 2011 (2009 volume), rose in 2012 (2010 volume) through 2014 (2012 volume), leveled off in 2015 (2013 volume), and then increased in 2016 (2014 volume) and 2017 (2015 volume). The retail sales index is delayed two years to show the importance of sales volume on future construction activity related to planning, design, financing, the time to complete construction and to carry out and implement sales operations. Retail sales tax collections, as published by the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency and the basis for the index, is adjusted for the effect that e-commerce has had on sales by retailers and retail malls and centers. It is expected that construction activity in the retail sector will become more restricted in the years ahead with the amount of space that has been vacated during the last few years. The vacancy rate at the end of second quarter 2018 was about 6% in the southeast versus an estimated 4% across the nation.

Manufacturing in the area fell from 2008 to 2009 and then took an upswing in 2010 through 2017. Automakers’ production receded in 2008 to 2009, then started recovering in 2010 through 2013, dropped in 2014 and 2015, rose in 2016, and then fell in 2017. The added growth in manufacturing occurred with the attraction of other automobile components-oriented and non-automobile-related businesses. In addition, there is another major reason for the prospect of more growth in the industrial sector. The industrial market for leasable square footage is comprised of about 90%

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INDUSTRIAL MARKET Chart #4 displays an index of the square footage constructed (put in place and underway on 1-1) within the southeast Michigan industrial market compared with indices of manufacturing, automakers’ production and wholesaling activity, the most likely drivers of the need for building activity. Construction in the area decreased from 2008 to 2009, rose slightly in 2010, fell again to approximately the same level in 2011 and 2012, rose in 2013 and 2014, increased to the same level in 2015 and 2016, and then jumped in 2017. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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warehouse space, which is best measured by wholesaling activity. There is the prospect of a great deal of retail space closing. This includes the facilities of Macy’s, Marshalls, J.C. Penney, Sears, Kmart and many other outlets, or the entrance of their organization into bankruptcy. That eventually will result in the planning, design and construction of warehouses that will act as distribution points for products bought online versus at brick-and-mortar department stores, big box stores and eventually grocery outlets. HEALTHCARE MARKET An index of healthcare market construction of square footage (completed and underway) is portrayed in Chart #5 with indices of all healthcare services and hospital services from two years earlier. The healthcare and the hospital indices are delayed due to their influence on the planning, design, financing and timing of construction. Even though healthcare services have been expanding since 2011 (2009 volume), local hospital services contracted from 2009 (2007 volume) through 2013 (2011 volume), and then started to stabilize in 2014 (2012 volume). Local hospitals then started to consolidate in 2014 to reduce costs and better serve the market. According to the Michigan Department Health and Human Services, hospital utilization has remained at 57% or 58% since 2013, and patient length of stay has remained constant at 4.9 days. Healthcare construction, after rising to 437.5, fell to its lowest point in 2012, increased in 2013, fell in 2014, and then rose again in 2016 and in 2017. SKILLED NURSING HOME/ASSISTED LIVING MARKET The square footage of construction completed on skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and in the process of construction is portrayed for 2014-2017 in Chart #6 along with the number of adults age 65 and over (two years earlier) in southeast Michigan. The construction of these types of facilities did not gain much importance until 2014. Square footage completed and construction in process in southeastern Michigan rose from1,687,000 in 2014 and increased to 2,370,000. The main driver of demand for this type of construction is the number of adults 65 years and over according to data accumulated by the U.S. Census Bureau. These adults are the most likely user of these facilities in the future. INSTITUTIONAL MARKET Chart #7 reflects an index of floor space (square footage; put in place and underway) in the institutional market in comparison with a one-year earlier index of private and public school, college and university enrollment and employment and federal, state, county and municipal administrative (non-educational) employment. Enrollment has been dropping due to a falling birth rate, emigration out of state, home schooling and rising job opportunities. Public employment has been shrinking since 2004, although it increased in 2016 (2015 volume) for the first time in many years. Construction declined in 2008-10, rose in 2011, dropped in 2012, rose again in 2013, before falling in 2014, increasing in 2015, and decreasing again in 2016 and 2017. HOTEL/MOTEL MARKET An index of construction in the hotel/motel market (based on square feet) is shown in Chart #8 with an index the southeast hotel/motel rate of occupancy delayed one year. Construction looks to be highly dependent on the previous year’s rate of occupancy. ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATIONAL MARKET Chart #9 compares a construction index of (converted from floor space data) in the entertainment and recreation market with an index of visitor attendance at entertainment events and for recreational outings one year earlier. Again it is clearly evident there is likely a relationship between attendance at those events 30 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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and outings and the willingness to plan, design, finance and construct the facilities where those opportunities are located. OUTLOOK An index of construction starts (two years earlier and based on square feet data) and an index of construction put in place (based on square feet in the current year) are compared with the change occurring in the total number of southeast persons employed (two years earlier) in Chart #10. Construction starts began to recover in 2012 (2010 square foot volume) along with employment (the 2010 persons at work) followed by a rise in construction put in place in 2013. Then construction put in place declined in 2014, increased in 2015, contracted in 2016 and 2017, is estimated to have increased again 2018, and is forecast to rise slightly further again in 2019.

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The Economy in 2019:

Growth Poised to Continue Despite Risks By Jim Baird, Partner at Plante Moran, Chief Investment Officer and Investment Committee Chair

arlier this year, the Construction Association of Michigan and Plante Moran collaborated in conducting their most recent Biennial Survey of contractors across the state. The results were released in July, and revealed an outlook that was largely optimistic (although not without its challenges) for the state of the industry and its prospects in the near term. Next month, Plante Moran Financial Advisors will release its annual Road Ahead – a look at the economy, capital markets, and policy conditions for the coming year and beyond. Now, with the end of the year rapidly approaching, we thought it would be beneficial to couple the perspectives gained from the survey with a broader look at the state of the national economy. Again, the story is broadly positive, but one that comes with some risk.

2019: The Road Ahead Having reached its ninth year last June, the current expansion is quite lengthy by historical standards. In its 113th month in duration as this is written, it trails only the expansion of 1991-2001, which lasted a full ten years. Not only is the economy still expanding, but it actually gained momentum in the past year, fueled in part by the stimulative effects of corporate and individual income tax cuts that became effective early in 2018. Against that backdrop, the current expansion could become the longest in American history if it continues into next summer, and most economists are forecasting that will happen. Taking a look at an array of recent economic data, a generally positive picture of current economic conditions develops: •Growth itself has averaged nearly 3.3% this year, supported by solid consumer spending and business investment, and easily besting the 2.2% growth pace of 2017. •Job creation remains quite robust, with the economy on pace to add about 2.5 million new jobs in 2018. If that holds true, it will be the third best year since 2009 – quite strong, particularly in the latter stages of an expansionary cycle. •Both unemployment (3.7% in October) and initial jobless claims (4-week average of 214,000 through the week ended October 27) are near halfcentury lows. Employers are hiring and are quite reticent to trim their payrolls, particularly given the growing scarcity of skilled workers that aren’t already employed. 32 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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•Various measures of consumer and business confidence remain exceptionally high – factors that generally correlate positively with near-term spending, hiring, and business investment. •Purchasing manager indices remain solidly in expansionary territory. Recent reports from the Institute for Supply Management once again provided strong assessments for the month of October. At 57.7 (manufacturing) and 60.3 (services), both sectors remained well into growth territory, easily exceeding the threshold of 50.0 that represents the cutoff point between expansion and contraction in the sector. To provide further context, both remain even further above the range in the lower 40s typically associated with a recession. Broadly, the overall backdrop for the economy today remains solid, with some measures looking quite strong. Even so, there are risks:

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•While no one can say how long the current expansion will last, it’s likely in its latter stages. As an expansion ages, risks increase. Still, as the saying goes, economies don’t simply die of old age. While the last ten expansions lasted an average of about six years, their average cumulative growth was also stronger than that of the current cycle. That alone provides some rationale for a longer-than-normal expansion this time. Hiring is becoming increasingly difficult. Tight labor market • conditions are not only making it more difficult to find skilled workers, but placing greater upward pressure on wages as employers are forced to ante up to not only attract talent, but retain workers already on their payrolls. Competition is heating up. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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•Inflation continues to gradually pick up as the slack in the economy disappears. Increasingly competitive labor markets are a particular risk here, but a significant wild card is the contentious trade environment and tariffs – both threatened and implemented – that is likely to be another catalyst for inflation to move higher. Interest rates are rising as the Federal Reserve continues down its path toward policy • normalization. Having already hiked its benchmark short-term rate three times in 2018, one more increase is widely anticipated in December with perhaps another three in 2019. If that expectation becomes reality, the Fed funds rate will be in a 3.0-3.25% range to start 2020 – effectively moving monetary policy from one biased toward accommodation to a neutral stance. The capital markets have been pricing in fewer hikes, suggesting some skepticism that the central bank will either be able to or need to go that far. For purchases and investments that are more susceptible to fluctuations in interest rates, the risk is heightened.

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• Tariffs were already noted above as a potential contributor to the risk of rising inflation, but the lack of clarity around trade policy and the potential dampening effect that uncertainty could have on sentiment, spending, and investment also shouldn’t be overlooked. Tariffs are one tool that is being employed to try to bring our trading partners to the table, but the longer it drags out, the greater the risk associated with that uncertainty and the greater the potential for a policy misstep. While we acknowledge that uncertainty exists and there are risks to the economy, the overall outlook remains quite positive. What Does This Mean for the Construction Industry? Overall, the construction outlook remains upbeat heading into 2019. In July, the American Institute of Architects released its most recent iteration of its twice-a-year Consensus Construction Forecast. The report indicated a growing sense of optimism, with nonresidential construction pegged to grow by 4.7% in 2018, moderating to 4.0% for 2019. Slower, but still solid. That optimistic view was also readily apparent in the results of the CAM/Plante Moran survey. Among the survey’s respondents, nearly three quarters expected their revenue to increase in the coming 12-18 months, with nearly a quarter expecting a double-digit increase. Nearly 60% expected their profitability to improve, although only 15% anticipated a gain in excess of 10%. Other measures of corporate health such as cash flow, credit availability, and backlog were broadly stronger. Still, like the road ahead for the broad economy, the construction outlook is not free from risk, and survey respondents noted several challenges through 2019. Of those challenges, some cited the economy itself, while others identified concerns that were a direct byproduct of the strength of the economy. Far and away, workforce development was the greatest overall concern – not only as a strategic issue to be addressed by the industry, but in the immediate future as well. As discussed earlier, tight labor market conditions across the country are creating an increasingly competitive hiring environment for employers across most industries and regions. The challenge is even more acute in construction, where the ranks in the skilled trades shrank considerably in the past decade. The longer-term challenge of revitalizing interest in the skilled trades is clear, but the immediate challenge is in finding or training workers with the skill to meet the demands that exist now. 34 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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Rising material and construction costs are also at least in part a direct byproduct of strong economic conditions. Building materials have been increasing at a faster pace than broad inflation measures indicate. In its October release, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the price index of materials and components for construction rose 5.8% over the past year. That also helps to explain why survey respondents were more optimistic about their topline growth than their bottom line. As a highly cyclical industry, construction is clearly not immune to the fluctuations of the business cycle. As uncertainty rises in the broad economic outlook, it has the potential to be even more impactful to the construction forecast. While we would acknowledge the risks that exist today and the likelihood that the pace of growth peaked earlier this year, we also believe that the economy still appears to have decent runway for continued growth. The consensus outlook for the national economy remains positive, although risks exist. We believe that appropriately describes the outlook for the construction industry as well.

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The Communal Kitchen: Cook and Connect at bon COOK’s New Headquarters

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on COOK™ in Birmingham is helping to reset America’s kitchen table. Cindy Juncaj, CEO and partner of bon COOK, has created a contemporary “recipe” for eating well in a busy world. A combination of experiential cooking workshops, food-centric gatherings, and innovative cookware is firing up the hearth and drawing people back to the table to experience not only the joy of cooking but the pleasure of community. For at bon COOK, making and sharing a meal together is the time-honored way of strengthening family ties and the bonds of friendship. The kitchen “is a place to make meals and memories,” said Juncaj whose own memories of family gatherings and home-cooked meals inspired the creation of this unique enterprise. As a child in a family of eight growing up in Royal Oak, Juncaj savored the aroma of her mother’s cooking as she walked home from school and rounded the corner to her house in this leafy suburb. “The closer I got to my house, the happier I became, because I could smell dinner cooking,” Juncaj fondly recalled. “My mother loved to cook, my parents always entertained, and our house became a place for everyone to gather.” bon COOK enlisted the services of the Berkley office of Stantec Architecture and Ronnisch Construction Group, Inc., Royal Oak, in its mission to defend America’s family dinner. Like master chefs, the three companies worked together to turn the raw “ingredients” of a cold-box space – concrete slab floors, uninsulated walls and an exposed ceiling deck – into an “elevated, chic, and contemporary interior that still feels as comfortable as home,” said Stantec Senior Associate and Director of Workplace + Interiors Heather Greene. Like a beautifully layered torte, the open interior is part European-inspired kitchen and part Class A office space, along with flexible dining, lounge and entertaining spaces and a photography studio for Live at Five cooking classes on Facebook and in-house production of bon COOK’s online product catalog. bon COOK offers time-saving cooking products capable of heating evenly and cleaning easily, making home-cooked meals possible despite the frenzied pace of contemporary life.

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Paris Comes to Birmingham In line with making the hearth once again the heart of the home, the kitchen is the first space encountered after stepping into bon COOK’s new headquarters located on the second floor of a relatively new downtown building in Birmingham called the Balmoral. Lacking visible hardware, the fine gloss of pristinely white Scavolini cabinets embodies the crisp, minimalist design of a Parisian bakery, according to Greene. Two kitchen islands and the light veining of their white quartz countertops add to the effect. In crafting a kitchen without ornamentation, bon COOK and its Parisian counterparts want to celebrate the food, while using the architecture as a pleasing background similar to a fine white linen tablecloth showcasing a beautifully displayed five-course meal. Taking it a step further at bon COOK, the food becomes the backdrop for the communal experience of cooking and breaking bread with other people. “We wanted to keep the pallet neutral and clean so the architecture will serve as the backdrop not only for the food but for the people and the group experiences within the space,” said Greene. In harmony with a Parisian bakery, Stantec’s deft translation of Juncaj’s vision added warm materials and a personal touch to the minimalist space. Two walnut tables, handcrafted by a Howell artisan, add the beauty of prominently grained wood to the interior. Rose-gold light fixtures add a blush of color to the space. Supplied by SEED Design, each of the two fixtures is an assortment of 12 Dora pendant globes, all contained within a thin metal hoop and capable of being configured in nine different ways, according to Greene. Four enclosed offices anchor the north end of the space. Glass office doors and a row of unobstructed west-facing windows without enclosures or even blinds infuse the interior with natural light. Long communal desks with plug-and-play outlets service the open workspace, but an assortment of upholstered chairs, banquette seating and café tables lends a relaxing, lounge-like atmosphere to this hybrid home and office space. “There is an elegance and simplicity to the space, both in its finishes and in how it flows from the kitchen to the office areas,” said Ronnisch’s Project Manager Luke Orlins. The community agrees. bon COOK celebrated its grand opening with a reception and ribbon-cutting hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber in the summer of 2017. “I wish I had videotaped people’s Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

reactions when they walked in the door,” said Juncaj. “Everyone was absolutely blown away.” The Quest for a bon Space In this flexible, multipurpose headquarters, bon COOK manages online sales, tests products and recipes, films cooking demonstration, and hosts workshops. “The studio also moonlights as event space, often rented for corporate and private parties, team-building activities, and organizational programs,” said Greene. “The idea was to create a dynamic space that could be repurposed for both small and large groups. The space was designed to host events for up to 100 people as well as support a growing sales and operational team of up to 25 people.” Finding such a rare space was a challenge. Juncaj had been periodically searching for the ideal headquarters in Birmingham since 2008. The quest ultimately led to the Balmoral Building at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Brown Street. The combination of natural light and wonderful views pouring into the 5,700-square-foot interior, as well as its openness, inspired Juncaj to embrace the space. “When I walked into the interior and saw the openness of the space and the windows that offer a view into the heart of downtown Birmingham down Peabody Street, I just started imagining what could happen in this space,” said Juncaj. Being part of a vibrant community was another attractive draw. “I wanted to be in a location where we could walk downtown within two minutes,” said Juncaj. “We conduct training for our national sales representatives who come in from other areas of the country, and they love the city and enjoy the downtown.” Juncaj also appreciates the close presence of the Peabody parking structure located directly across the street for the convenience of patrons, especially in inclement weather. Stantec Architecture took advantage of the parking structure in its design by creating a strategic sightline from the parking structure directly into the heart of the second-floor headquarters. “We placed the black-and-white bon COOK logo in large letters on the white wall directly facing the Peabody parking structure,” said Greene. Stantec not only worked with Juncaj and her broker, Matthew Schoch, in selecting the actual space, but even worked with bon COOK in explaining the unconventional blend of spaces to the building owner, Woodward Brown Associates. “When we were talking

to the building owners and said we are going to create a kitchen, offices, and conduct classes, they said, ‘We don’t get it. It’s not something that has been done before in this market,’” said Greene. “We met with the building owners and brought some of our SketchUp models to show them the floorplan and how it would all work. I think they fell in love with Cindy’s idea of bringing people together, and decided to move forward with the project.” One of the deciding factors, according to Greene, is, “It’s not only an amenity to the community, but it is also an amenity to the building tenants.” An Impressive Project Team From space selection through final design, Juncaj was impressed with Greene’s design talents and business savvy. “Heather was amazing to work with,” said Juncaj. “What was really amazing is she came and met me at the space, and from the moment we started talking she understood exactly what I needed. It was almost like I had told her ahead of time. She began offering ideas immediately and really helped this place come to life. It was a great union. She’s very impressive, and she knows her stuff.” Ronnisch Construction not only “knows its stuff” but also has a thorough knowledge of the structure, having constructed the core and shell of the building in 2014 and having done several build-outs for various tenants. “There was definitely a benefit to working with Ronnisch, because they knew the main systems and they knew the building inside and out,” said Greene. “We worked together collaboratively to make sure that what we were designing Ronnisch was able to construct within the allotted time frame. I cannot speak highly enough about their team. They did an excellent job.” For optimal acoustical control in this open space, “we ran the demising walls and office walls from slab to deck,” said Orlins. “We put sealants on the top and bottom tracks and sound attenuation in open-face batts inside.” Greene adds, “All connection points and any penetrations, such as outlets and data drops for phones and printers, have a sound attenuation sealant. The glass doors have door sweeps on the bottom and double panes of glass to give us that added sound barrier. Additionally, we were very thoughtful in how we insulated the walls considering that we did not want a drop ceiling in the space.” The challenges of cooking and construction met in the form of a gas line. A true chef only cooks on a gas stove, making it imperative to find an acceptable route for threading a gas line into the space through a parking deck directly below bon COOK. Venting the gas stove without installing a large kitchen hood steered Stantec’s in-house mechanical CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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engineers toward the design of a downdraft system. Because the gas stove is embedded within one of the highly visible kitchen islands, “it was important not to interrupt the sight lines and to keep the space flexible for diverse uses,” said Greene. “A hood would not have met those goals, so a downdraft system was designed to draw the steam down instead of venting it up.” The mechanical system was designed to control odors, and because the open ceiling remained exposed, Stantec engineers made sure any large ductwork was hidden in a pantry camouflaged behind a kitchen wall. “Ronnisch could not have done a more stellar job in making sure that all of these systems were not only installed in a tight time schedule, but the systems were also installed to optimize the design of the space,” added Greene.

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A Perfectly Timed Project Ronnisch handily met the project’s tight schedule. Working with experienced chefs, one an actual chef and the other the design version of a top chef, eased the construction process immensely. “Thanks to Cindy and Heather, the project was well plated for us,” said Orlins. “They came to the table and they knew the design that they wanted to have constructed, and they had all of the finishes already selected. Working with Cindy and Heather was a pleasure.” Importing specialty items with a long lead time was easily accomplished, even securing Scavolini cabinets from Italy with a 12-week lead time. “Cindy and Heather had it all set by the time we got on board,” said Orlins. “They were already talking with Scavolini, and the wheels were already set in motion. The lead time of the materials fit the construction schedule, which is always tough to achieve.” Ronnisch Construction turned in submittals on the pendant light fixtures the very first week of the project. “We had the submittals approved and turned around immediately,” said Orlins. Ronnisch completed the project in two-and-a-half months. “We had a tight schedule, but we stayed ahead of all the submittals, and all of the trades were able to accomplish their work in the right sequence,” said Orlins. “Meeting the schedule involved trade coordination, including issuing short-term weekly schedules. We had weekly meetings that looked a couple of weeks ahead as well. In this way, every trade knew what the other trades were doing and when, which helps prevent one trade from being in the way of another.” bon Events: A Moveable Feast of Spaces Design-wise, Stantec’s challenge was to create a space adaptable for diverse uses and groups. “This was achieved in part through the use of minimal enclosures and by specifying furniture that could be easily and quickly rearranged,” said Greene. Virtually all of bon COOK’s furniture is easily moved with the exception of the kitchen islands and appliances. Stantec designed a flexible space capable of operating either as a single zone for an event or as two separate zones, one for office and the other for experiential retail, the term used to describe direct, hands-on workshops utilizing bon COOK products. “For an event, people would have to be able to migrate throughout the whole interior without bon COOK having to do anything besides undocking a computer or easily moving some of the furniture,” said Greene. “For this reason, the tables and office furniture are a combination of seated height and counter or bar height to more easily re-position them as dessert or carving stations or as a bar stocked with bon COOK’s craft cocktails.” Steelcase varied-height workstations do double duty as cooking stations, and even Juncaj’s own executive desk is actually a dining table from Restoration Hardware. In December 2017, an amazed Juncaj witnessed the completed space in action at bon COOK’s first holiday “The Voice of The Construction Industry®”

party. “We had a sit-down dinner for 45 people from Rock Financial,” said Juncaj. “The event included a bit of a cooking explanation and a cooking experience for them as well. I learned how fabulous the space was after this first holiday event. I learned that the space can do whatever I want it to, and that’s when I saw the vision for this space come to life in a huge way.” For the holiday event, upholstered furniture, used as a comfortable break area by day, served as a lounge The adjacent to the workstation-turned-bar. handcrafted walnut tables, sometimes used as a conference table during office hours, were part of the table configuration for the sit-down dinner. From daily office life to evening life to party life, the transformation of the interior was designed to be effortless in this moveable feast of a space. “We wanted adaptability to be the trademark of the entire interior,” said Greene. “We wanted to give them the flexibility to manipulate the space the way that they needed to each and every day.” bon COOK tailors the space and the event to the needs of each group. In the last year, the entire space morphed into a balloon-filled baby shower for 68 people, and for another event, into a space with a jazz club atmosphere, complete with craft martinis. For a local mortgage company’s group event, bon COOK turned the interior into a series of cooking stations. Each person enjoyed both tasting the food and learning how to make the prepared recipes. Altogether, bon COOK’s inspired table-scapes, culinary creations, and the warm glow of communal cooking and dining is designed to delight the senses and heighten the feeling of camaraderie. “People feel special when they walk in the door, and it takes their breath away,” said Juncaj. Juncaj calls the magic created within the space and between the participants the bon spirit. Juncaj feels blessed to have the opportunity to devote her time and energy to strengthening the bonds between people in this sincere, authentic - and tasty - way. bon Work: “A Lifestyle within a Workspace” For Juncaj, creating a comfortable, beautiful space is a way to keep the bon spirit alive for herself and her staff, and in turn to kindle it in others. “We live the bon spirit every day,” said Juncaj. “This is a lifestyle within a workspace.” As part of the bon life, Juncaj’s innate sense of hospitality extends to her staff. Rather than a singleperson office, each enclosed office is shared with other members of the same department. “They have a very collaborative culture,” said Greene. All of the enclosed workspaces, including the office of Juncaj, have glass doors as a way to share natural light and to create a team spirit among the entire bon COOK staff. “Sharing the light with everyone else really says something about an owner like Cindy who is walking the talk,” said Greene. “It is saying, ‘We are a team, and we are going to work together as a team.’” Adding to the comfortable ambiance, plush Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

At bon COOK, the edible magic never ends, whether it is for a baby shower, a holiday party or a gathering of family and friends.

upholstered furniture creates a sense of comfort and offers a space to either recharge your batteries or have an informal break-out meeting. “I think the entire space expresses bon COOK’s culture, which emphasizes working together and working in very comfortable surroundings,” said Juncaj. Stantec designed an open, flexible interior to accommodate both collaborative and quiet workspaces. Long communal work tables in the open office area promote collaboration, and the kitchen tables, equipped with power, data, and access to wifi, provide a zone for private work. “It’s a fabulous space,” said Juncaj. “I can work with the team on one side of the space and not disrupt anyone working on the other side. We have quiet spaces, but the space can be very open and alive, especially when we are producing our catalog, conducting a photo shoot or we are brainstorming by putting chart paper all over our white walls.” This agile, adaptable interior offers a host of unconventional meeting spaces, such as Monday morning staff meetings held around the kitchen table while the staff sips robust cups of bon Brew, a coffee that is the result of a local alliance between bon COOK and a Detroit coffee roasting company. “It is a fully functional meeting room taken out of the meeting room,” said Greene. As a workplace strategist intent on analyzing the influence of a space on company dynamics, Greene challenges clients, “Can we have the same meeting or a better meeting without four walls and a door of a conventional meeting room? Would we have the same type of conversation if the meeting took place around a kitchen table such as at bon COOK? Would people feel more open and comfortable? “The meeting space sets a tone,” continued Greene. “If I am sitting at the head of the table and the rest of the team is sitting around me, I’m in charge of the meeting. I am the boss of the table. Cindy wanted to break that down and make the meetings about people, great products, and great customer experiences.” For Greene, authentic collaboration begins with trust,

and meeting outside of formal spaces goes a long way toward engendering that sometimes elusive quality. “Companies are striving for collaborative spaces because they know it fosters innovation,” said Greene. “However, trust is the true basis of a collaborative culture, and it all begins with positive social interactions.” For an architect, the design challenge – ably met at bon COOK – is how to create spaces capable of fostering authentic collaboration. Cooking at bon COOK The interior is capable of hosting cooking classes and maintaining the functions of a working office simultaneously. Stantec met with the staff “to understand how people worked in the space on a daily basis,” said Greene. “Because bon COOK is growing, we also had to make sure we had enough flexibility within the office space so that we could densify it in the coming years.” Stantec designed an efficient kitchen zone to host cooking workshops as well. A well-stocked pantry is located behind an inserted kitchen wall to eliminate clutter in the kitchen. Stainless steel carts transport the ingredients and cookware needed for a specific workshop to the kitchen islands. The two custom islands have open sides to accommodate the carts and to permanently house a recycling station and trash receptacle. The products are only offered online, leaving the participants free to experience the products and to focus on the food. “At one event, a beautiful charcuterie tray (a grand plate of smoked meats, cheeses, fruit, and bread) was placed on the kitchen islands, along with decorative craft paper explaining where the cheeses came from, how the bread was made, and what was the purpose of using infused olive oil,” said Greene. “Cindy truly wants to share the love of food and the love of cooking with people.” For Juncaj, the new headquarters is the fulfillment of a long-held dream. “Having such a space was a dream for me since 2008, and everything I dreamed of has come true,” said Juncaj. CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

Juncaj is making the dreams come true of those interested in starting a business as an independent bon COOK consultant. “We have 1,400 bon COOK consultants across the United States,” said Juncaj. “They have an opportunity to build a business across the United States or contain it to their local community. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to live every day of my work life doing something that I love, and for me it is not just about cooking, it is also about inspiring and empowering others to build businesses from their home, so they can spend more time with their children.” Currently, the largest contingency of bon COOK consultants is in California, Oregon and Washington State. In looking to the future, bon COOK plans to expand its Michigan presence. “We’re on a mission to build communities of cooks across the United States, but we’re also on a mission to build a community of cooks in Michigan, especially in this local area,” said Juncaj. bon Tools in the Field Bon COOK’s time-saving product line accomplishes in the kitchen what the right construction tools produce in the field: the work is achieved more efficiently and with better end results. BE SAVE™ is the very first automatic vacuum food preservation system that extends the life of fruits, vegetables, and other foods. bon COOK’s perforated baking sheets distribute the

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For bon COOK CEO/Partner Cindy Juncaj (front left), cooking is all about strengthening connections between people through the nourishing power of food.

heat more evenly, and Flexipan, patented molds and trays made of food-grade silicone and woven glass, is a healthier version of conventional non-stick cookware, and has the added benefit of being easily and quickly cleaned. bon COOK also has a line of spices and infused oils and balsamic vinegars under the French Pantry label as well. The end result is a home-cooked meal, and even more importantly, “it’s all about this idea that we can create and celebrate beautiful moments with our friends and family and come together in a meaningful way,” said Greene. “I am glad that we had the opportunity to co-create and co-design a space that would bring someone back to someone they love, and to us that is what they do at bon COOK. They offer products that help people reach that goal. We are grateful that we were able to play a small role in helping Cindy give that to other people.” The following trade contractors contributed to the

project: • Carpentry & Drywall - New Hudson Construction, New Hudson • Carpet & Resilient Flooring – SCI Floor Covering, Romulus • Doors & Hardware – LaForce, Troy • Electrical & Lighting – All State Electric Company, Taylor • Fire Alarm – Security Alarm Company, Owosso • Fire Protection – Falcon Fire Protection, Jackson • Glazing & Storefront Systems – Crystal Glass, New Hudson • Painting (Contract through Owner) – Contemporary Painting, Farmington Hills • Plumbing – Condor Piping, Wixom • Mechanical – Systematic Heating & Cooling, Village of Clarkston • Wallcovering – Tom Furnari Painting, Rochester

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JohnnyBall® 3D Level: A Simple Solution for Accurate Level and Slope Every contractor knows there is something exquisitely wonderful in discovering a straightforward, simple solution to a task at hand. Consider then that there is a simple device that allows a construction contractor to check slope while moving horizontally, vertically, and sideways. JohnnyBall® is a 3D level and slope measuring system that is designed to do just that. The device is designed to offer a distinct advantage over non3D slope meters, which require more than one meter to cover all slope variations and grades. “When your machine is level, your work is more accurate and efficient,” said John Miller, owner of JCM Excavating, Allendale, Michigan, a 30-plus-years experienced heavy-equipment operator and inventor of the JohnnyBall system. “There is a true sense of what the machine is doing. This direct relationship between operator and machine is what I created the JohnnyBall to provide at a glance.” The JohnnyBall is mounted inside the operator’s compartment and is designed to allow operators to quickly check whether their machine is level. The mechanical device requires no electronics, batteries, or satellites. It uses a compass-like design where the inner ball has industry-standard level and slope indications printed on it and the outer ball carries a stationary dot to indicate the true attitude of the machine, providing a 3D level and slope perspective at a glance. Even for those using GPS machine control, Miller believes the JohnnyBall can provide a compelling, low-cost complement— especially when working near tree lines or buildings that can interfere with satellite signal reception. He also said, “If you think about it, heavy-equipment production is not always GPS connected, so there likely are times when having slope and level confirmation can come in handy.” In 2014, extensive field-testing was conducted at multiple job sites with machine operators from Team Elmer’s, Traverse City, a successful 60-year-old excavating firm. “The results were clear: JohnnyBall saved time, reduced the need for manpower, and increased efficiency. On multiple job sites, including highway ditch and slope work, Team Elmer’s operators reported saving up to 2-5 hours a day, eliminated grade rod staff on the projects, and needed to set fewer stakes.” For more information, visit johnnyball.com. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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DuPont Announces Winners of the European 2018 DuPont™ Kevlar ® Glove Innovation Awards DuPont Safety & Construction (DuPont) announced the winners of its third annual

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These gloves have a distinctive enhanced visibility red liner made with Kevlar®, touch screen compatibility, while being able to take seamless knit gloves to the next level in not only cut performance but fit, feel and look. Kevlar® adds its strength, inherent heat properties and comfort.

DuPont™ Kevlar® Glove Innovation Awards in Europe. There were multiple entries from manufacturers all across Europe, showcasing the diverse innovative ways Kevlar® fiber can be utilized for hand protection in gloves. One entry took innovation with Kevlar® beyond hand protection and designed a cut protective shirt with Kevlar®. “This is the third year we have held these awards and each year the manufactures continue to impress us with their innovations using Kevlar®, positioning these products on the forefront of protective technology for worker safety,” said Joel DeNardis, Mechanical Protection Global Marketing Manager, DuPont. Winning entries were chosen based on designs that utilized Kevlar® in unique and groundbreaking ways in their approach and challenged the boundaries of conventional cut protection.

● SEIZ® Gripper HE BND This rescue glove is made of 100 percent Kevlar® with steel wire (Inox) insertion and has its palm and fingertips with a slip proof hydro repellent coating. The glove withstands contact heat up to 100˚C and scores the best dexterity. The glove obtains high performance per EN388: 2016 achieving cut level F and puncture level 3, qualifying for the demanding tasks of fire brigade and rescue services. It is the first rescue glove with the highest cut level F.

The winners are: ● Protective Industrial Products, Inc. G-Tek Kev 09-K1640

● Superior Glove® - Dexterity® S18KGDNE These flame-resistant arc flash gloves

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with composite filament fiber shell made of Kevlar® and neoprene palms are one of the thinnest (18 gauge) and most comfortable on the market. Arc flash testing placed these gloves at level 3, with an arc thermal performance value (ATPV) of 25cal/cm². ● W+R KinetiXx X-BLADE The cut protection glove KinetiXx XBLADE has excellent fit due to the very fine 15-gauge 3D knit. The use of Kevlar® makes it very thin for a cut protection glove with very good breathability and also offers heat protection. The black yarn made of Kevlar® makes the glove very dirtresistant. The glove can be washed at 30°C in a gentle cycle at home and can therefore be used many times by the user. Furthermore, the glove is touch screen capable.

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provides protection for electrically operated devices in Class I, Division 1 and Class II, Division 2 locations. This control station is rain tight and includes a 30mA trip rating, external pushto-test buttons and two, 20-amp CFI breakers. The EPCS-2XGFCI.20A.30MA-2XPL-120V is a durable, explosion-proof ground fault control station that is designed for flammable work sites. This single-pole 20-amp control station features a 30mA trip rating and includes two sets of operating shafts that enable on/off and trip selections. Two 20-amp GFI breakers and push-to-test buttons are also included, as well as incandescent pilot lights to allow operators to monitor the system’s status. The control station is engineered for reliability and longevity, constructed of copper-free cast aluminum with stainless steel and Type 6 nylon hardware. This NEMA-rated unit is suitable

● JS Gloves – ROKCL The glove model, ROKCL belongs to the group of clean (dust-free) gloves and does not leave any traces on objects which they come into contact. They are made with 100 percent Kevlar®, ensuring protection against mechanical, as well as thermal hazards. The ROKCL model is an exceptionally lightweight gauge 15 glove, guaranteeing perfect feel and very good dexterity. ● Fuchshuber Techno-Tex GmbH – Cutex® Barbados Round Neck Shirt A special Kevlar® award goes to the Cutex® round neck shirt, which is a lightweight knit that combines cut protection with heat and flame protection. Based on an engineered yarn made with black Kevlar®, it has an extremely smooth and pleasant feel with high breathable characteristics guaranteeing a high level of wearer comfort combined with excellent protective properties. For more information, visit www.kevlar.com.

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for wet locations and features two, 1.25" NPT conduit hubs with a feed-through configuration. Back-located mounting feet allow this device to be wall or surface mounted. “This control station provides electrical safety for equipment operating in combustible environments, chemical processing and other hazardous locations,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC. For more information, visit www.larsonelectronics.com.

Milwaukee® Announces the Industry’s Most Durable Tape Measure – The STUD™ Milwaukee Tool delivers ground-breaking innovation to tape measures with the introduction of STUD™ Tape Measures. Through new-to-world EXO360™ Blade Technology, these tape measures feature the longest-lasting blade that is both rip- and wear-resistant. This technology is combined with a fully reinforced frame and impact-

resistant overmold, making STUD™ Tape Measures the most durable tape measures in the industry. “Milwaukee® tape measures set the standard beginning in 2013 by delivering extraordinary durability and longest life to the industry. This year we are taking durability to the next level and addressing the most common and unsolved user issue: tape tear,” said Brandon Miller, Director of Product Marketing for Milwaukee Tool. “STUD™ was designed from the ground-up to solve the issue of tape tear through the first ever technology that protects the blade from ripping and wearing. With this new technology, we have also increased the abrasion resistance by 10X of what we offer today so the numbers won’t wear out.” Milwaukee developed EXO360™ Blade Technology to ensure optimal blade performance and resistance to ripping and wearing. This strong, protective nylon coating wraps 360° around the blade to give users the blade durability they demand out of a tape measure. For added functionality, STUD™ Tape Measures deliver up to 10’ of straight standout and a patented finger stop mechanism. Finger Stop protects users’ fingers during blade retraction and maximizes stability during layout applications. For more information, visit www.milwaukeetool.com.

The Drill Doctor 750X Sharpens Standard Twist and Masonry Bits The professional-use Drill Doctor 750X sharpens standard twist and masonry bits from 3/32” to ¾”. The custom point angles can easily be set anywhere from 115 to 140 degrees. The adjustable material take-off further extends the life of the bit by allowing users to modify the amount of material 44 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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which when added to water, reacts with water and un-hydrated cement particles to form insoluble needle-shaped crystals. The crystals fill pores and micro-cracks to block the pathways of water. Any moisture introduced over the lifespan of concrete will initiate crystallization, ensuring permanent self-sealing. KIM is used in place of surface applied membranes because it stops the transmission of water through concrete. By eliminating exposure to waterborne contaminants, KIM protects concrete from chemical attack and prevents corrosion of reinforcing steel. KIM is also a LEED eligible additive that enhances the durability and longevity of a concrete structure. For more information, visit www.kryton.com.

removed during sharpening. The longer chuck jaws hold bits precisely, and jaw guides eliminate jaw twisting on small bits. The Drill Doctor sharpens carbide, cobalt, high-speed steel, black oxide, TiN-coated, twist and masonry bits. A "push to stop" drill point splitting port prevents over-splitting the bit point. A permanent magnet motor produces consistent power, regardless of speed or load, and the tool has an easy-toreplace diamond sharpening wheel. For more information, visit www.drilldoctor.com.

Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) Creates Waterproof Concrete Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM), Smart Concrete introduced by Kryton International Inc., is a hydrophilic crystalline admixture used to create permanently waterproof concrete. Using Kryton technologies, Smart Concrete will respond to its environment to protect itself against corrosion, erosion, abrasion and water penetration. Smart concrete will last many times longer than regular concrete â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even in the harshest conditions. KIM contains Krystol Technology, Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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Larry Brinker Jr., President of L.S. Brinker Company, Detroit, and past chairman of the Board for the Construction Association of Michigan, has been Brinker named the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year Michigan and Northwest Ohio region. The EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Now in its 32nd year, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program recognizes business leaders in 145-plus cities and more than 60 countries. John Linenberg, Vice President, Walbridge Group, Detroit, and Tracey Alfonsi, Director of Member Services for the Construction Association of Michigan, have been appointed as co-chairs for the

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2019 Building Event. Connections Building Connections is an annual construction fundraiser industry benefitting over 25,000 youth participating in the Scouts in Boy Southeastern Michigan. Since its inception in 2005, the event has raised almost $2 million. The 2019 event will take place on September 19th at a location to be determined. Ben Eisel, of Berkey, Ohio, has been promoted to general manager of the Rudolph Libbe Group’s office in Plymouth, Michigan. In 2010, Eisel joined Rudolph Libbe Group as a project manager in the site

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completed new and renovated facilities for Bedrock, Boston University, Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority, Genzyme, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, The University of Michigan, and others. Phillip R. Cowles, LEED Green Associate, has been named Estimating Manager from Senior Estimating Engineer. He will be directly responsible Cowles for leading Turner’s estimating team and managing the estimating effort throughout the preconstruction phase of all projects in Michigan. Cowles’ construction management career began with Turner in 2006. He has estimated new and renovated facilities for Bedrock, Bosch, CBRE, Detroit Lions, Google, Henry Ford Health System, Microsoft, and others. Prior to Turner, Cowles was employed as project superintendent with Pulte Homes.

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Lydia D. Knowles has joined Turner Construction Company as Lean Manager. Prior to Turner, Knowles held leadership, project management, and training Knowles facilitation roles during her 18-year tenure with Haworth, Inc. At Turner, she will be responsible for onboarding project teams with the Last Planner System and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). She will also support all visual management, 5S and other related lean management and IPD functions. With over 30 years of experience, Knowles has a diverse background that includes lean integrated project management, project launches, facilitator/training, property management, logistics and operational management, change management, and mediation.

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KAI Design & Build announced the addition of Dan Forguson of Columbia, Illinois, as Vice President of Finance. In his new role, Forguson reports to the CFO and is responsible for providing enterprise leadership in the areas of financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and project controls. Forguson has 10 years of experience in the AEC industry, having previously held the title of Regional Project Controls Director at Jacobs in St. Louis. “With his depth of experience in corporate Forguson financial management within the architecture and engineering industry, Dan brings his knowledge and skills with mergers and acquisitions, business analytics,

forecasting and project controls,” said Michael Hein, AIA, PMP, Chief Operating Officer at KAI.

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Ford Motor Company is advancing its Corktown campus plans with the selection of its first architectural and construction partners that will work on restoring Michigan Central Station to its original grandeur. Quinn Evans Architects will lead the design work, while Christman and Brinker are teamed up in a joint venture to serve as construction manager for the Corktown transformation project, which is expected to be complete in 2022. Ford announced it had purchased the iconic train station building in June and plans to transform it into the centerpiece of a new 1.2 million-square-foot campus in Corktown, including several surrounding properties. The campus will be an innovation hub where Ford and its partners can work to define the future of transportation, including building autonomous and electric vehicles, and designing mobility services and solutions for urban environments. The joint team of professionals assigned to Michigan Central Station has amassed 235 years of combined historic preservation experience on projects totaling more than $2 billion. Broder & Sachse Real Estate (Broder & Sachse), an innovative urban real estate development company in Detroit, along with the College for Creative Studies (CCS), Midtown Detroit, Inc., recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with the installation of a new sculpture in New Center Park. The sculpture, 48 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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called Divergence, was designed and fabricated by CCS student Adriana Ohar as part of Broder & Sachseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Influence of Innovationâ&#x20AC;? contest. Ohar and other CCS students were asked to channel the spirit of Broder & Sachseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the City of Detroit, with a design concept capturing the essence of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative approach to development in Detroit. Divergence was fabricated by Ohar and installed in New Center Park in November. Visitors to the park can find the sculpture in the round fountain bed adjacent to the performance pavilion on the northeast corner of the park.

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Caption: KAI President Michael Kennedy, Jr. stands between David Volk, Jr. and Melanie Volk.

KAI Design & Build, St. Louis, MO, announced that it has acquired 51-yearold, St. Louis-based Volk Construction Company. The acquisition provides KAI’s clients with a greater pool of construction expertise and talent, and Volk’s clients with a greater depth of integrated design and construction solutions. Since 1967, Volk Construction has provided construction management, design-build, renovation and general contracting services to a variety of public and private sector clients. Over the course of its history, Volk Construction has served hundreds of clients and worked on thousands of projects in the healthcare, commercial, institutional, industrial and financial industries. All new opportunities as of October 2018 will move forward as KAI Design & Build.

Limbach Holdings, Inc., a national design/build mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor and services firm, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dunbar Mechanical, Inc. from its stockholders for an enterprise value of approximately $20.2 million. Dunbar is a privately-owned provider of mechanical construction services in Toledo, Ohio, and the surrounding region. Dunbar supports the maintenance and growth capital project needs of regional industrial customers, and also provides new construction and renovation services for customers in the education, healthcare and general institutional markets. Limbach and Dunbar have side-by-side experience working together since 2016, most notably on one of the largest healthcare projects ever built in the Toledo area. 50 CAM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018

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The acquisition of Dunbar reinforces Limbachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position as a dominant mechanical services firm in the Ohio market, and provides a substantial industrial resume from which Limbach intends to further develop its industrial capabilities nationwide.

Autodesk, Inc., headquartered in San Rafael, California, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PlanGrid, headquartered in San Francisco, California, a leading provider of construction productivity software, for $875 million net of cash. This acquisition will enable Autodesk to offer a more comprehensive, cloud-based construction platform. PlanGrid software lets general contractors, subcontractors and owners in commercial, heavy civil and other industries work together throughout the construction project lifecycle. PlanGrid software offers real-time collaboration, keeping the field and the office on the same page. It gives builders real-time access to project plans, punch lists, project tasks, progress photos, daily field reports, submittals and more. "There is a huge opportunity to streamline all aspects of construction through digitization and automation,â&#x20AC;? said Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk CEO. The acquisition of PlanGrid will accelerate our efforts to improve construction workflows for every stakeholder in the construction process." Autodesk and PlanGrid have developed complementary construction integration ecosystems to which customers can connect other software applications. The acquisition is expected to expand the integration partner ecosystem, giving customers a customizable platform to test and scale new ways of working. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during Autodesk's fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, ending January 31, 2019. Visit us online at www.BuildwithCAM.com

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December 4-6, 2018 Construction Equipment Executive Institute Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare Two days of in-depth presentations, networking, and guidance by 53-year industry veteran Mike Vorster. For more information, visit executiveinstitute.constructionequipment.com. December 7, 2018 CAM/ASSP Safety Leadership Conference Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills Features workshops, a lively panel discussion with safety leaders representing all industries, a networking reception, and more. For more information, visit www.buildwithcam.com. December 10-12, 2018 Construction SuperConference The Encore at Wynn, Las Vegas Conference developed for mid- to senior-level professionals who work in any of the legal and commercial construction markets. The event features educational and networking events. For more information, visit http://www.constructionsuperconference.com. January 29, 2018 Michigan Construction Summit Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing One-day conference to explore the construction workforce shortage. Expert talks, breakout speakers, and roundtable discussions. For more information, visit www.michiganconstruction.com/summit. February 5, 2019 Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow Motor City Casino, Detroit This one-day construction industry extravaganza for owners, contractors, architects, suppliers and more is the best place to learn about new construction products and network with those who are building Michigan’s future. For more information, visit www.buildwithcam.com.

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Next Generation Services Group, Inc. (NGSG) is a full service remediation and demolition contractor. NGSG provides demolition, salvage, dismantling, industrial cleaning, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, mold remediation and hazardous waste removal with our own full-time employees for each company. NGSG has successfully completed thousands of projects for some of the nations largest corporations. We believe that NGSG's depth of experience and technical expertise makes us uniquely qualified to comply with the stringent requirements of difficult demolition, environmental remediation, and indoor air quality projects that exist today.

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Honda’s Redesigned GX Engines. The Foundation Of Success. Next time you pass by a construction site, you’ll probably see a piece of Honda-powered equipment. Stop and ask them what they think of the Honda Engine. Chances are they’ll tell you they wouldn’t use anything else. Sure, you can find a less expensive engine, but you won’t find a more reliable one. That’s because our GX Series offers improved performance, lighter weight, great fuel economy and meets EPA Phase 3 emission requirements without the use of a performance-inhibiting catalyst. Honda’s 3-Year Warranty* and unsurpassed reputation for reliability are standard equipment. And that’s set in concrete.

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